Importing messages from the backup folder in Microsoft Outlook Express is extremely easy and can be done in a few simple steps. Outlook Express is built on an Open Internet Standard and thus can be used with any Internet standard system. It also provides complete support for today’s e-mail, news and directory standards.

Here’s how you can import messages from the backup folder in Microsoft Outlook Express on your Windows XP-based PC:

Step 1: Start ‘Outlook Express’.

Step 2: On the ‘File’ menu, point to ‘Import’, and then click on ‘Messages’.

Step 3: In the ‘Select an e-mail program to import from’ box, click on ‘Microsoft Outlook Express 6’.

Step 4: Click ‘Next’.

Step 5: Click on ‘Import mail from an Outlook Express 6 store directory’ and then click ‘OK’.

Step 6: Click on ‘Browse’ and then click the ‘Mail Backup’ folder.

Step 7: Click ‘OK’ and then click ‘Next’.

Step 8: Click on ‘All folders’.

Step 9: Click ‘Next’ and then click ‘Finish’.

For better understanding on the above mentioned steps, go through our video solution below. In the video you can see each step being performed right in front of you. This way you will get a better understanding of the solution.